An idiosyncratic and imaginative K-drama series, ‘The Legend of the Blue Sea’ is a love story of a mermaid, Shim Cheong, and a charming conman, Heo Joon-jae. With an enthralling blend of fantasy, romance, and a glimpse of mystery, the storyline is full of hidden treasures and wonder. From beginning to end, this fairy tale with turn modern twist will grip you on the hook.

Directed by: Lee Ji-hoon

Genre: Rom-com, science fiction, Fantasy.

Casts of the Cast legend of the blue sea:

• Jun Ji-hyun (Shim Chung)

•    Lee Min-ho (Heo Joon jae)

•    Lee  Hee –joon (Jo Nam Doo)

•    Shin Won ho (Tae Oh)

•    Christina Sherman (Child Sim Cheong)

•    Moon So-ri(Ahn Jin-joo)

•    Na young –hee( MoYoo Ran)

•    Hwang Sin-hye (Kang Seo-hee)

•     Lee Ji-hoon(Heo Chi-hyun)

Release date: 16 NOV 2016

No. of episodes: 20 + 1 special

Let’s dive into the world of a mermaid!!!!!! ; Where destiny meets across time and tides……

Legend of the blue sea: plot and story building

The story opens up with interwoven backstories of all the main characters, with substantial introductions and how they are interconnected with each other. As the storyline progresses, the Joseon–era mermaid Sim Cheong (Jun Ji Hyun) mysteriously transports herself into modern-day Seoul in search of her true love. She soon crosses paths with the hero Heo Joon Jae (Lee Min Ho), a smart, rich, handsome conman with a bitter, icy heart. With her distinct identity and nowhere else to go, Heo Joon helped her take in, not out of the goodness of his heart, but compulsion.  

They soon embark on their predestined journey together, as the mermaid helps him evade the deadly plans of his stepmother.  While Some scenes like the joy and wonder of the mermaid after adjusting on land finally gets to see the ocean again, makes us remind the value of simple things for our happiness; the side characters Nam Doo (Lee Hee Joon) and Tae Oh (Shin Won Ho) playing friends of Heo joone, who depicts modern day bromance gives comic relief throughout drama.

Legend of the Blue Sea: Performance and acting

The characters are incredibly portrayed. With Jun ji-hyun (Shim Cheong) perfectly depicting the curious and innocent mermaid, on the other hand, Lee Min-ho( Heo Joon-jae) brings a charismatic prince charming vibe with a heart of gold.  The strong female lead, Jun Ji, does a tremendous job by playing a member of a species out of her element, however, a kind of superhero. The male protagonist, Heo Joon, is, in spite of his flaws, eventually a kind and selfless man and a person who has a mind of his own. He is always willing to protect people he loves and cares about, and not afraid to stand up for what he believes in. Ji-Hyun.

Legend of the blue sea; Themes and writing

Though at first glance the storyline seems like a ‘Mermaid falling in love with a human’, digging a little deeper, there lies some deeper meaning as well. It encompasses male-female, cross-cultural, inter-species conflicts. In some relatable plots, some Intrinsic questions are also posed, not so in a heavy-handed manner but woven into the fabric of storytelling. Whether people can change, reformulate their story, find vindication, and give and receive forgiveness can creep into the watcher’s consciousness.

A mix of historical drama, folk stories, crime mystery, and time travel, with a lot of comedic incidents emanating, makes ‘The Legend of the Sea’ a very enjoyable and worthwhile K-drama. Undoubtedly, it’s Binge worthy …. Go for it……

FAQ

Where can you watch K-drama, Legend of the Blue Sea?

The legend of the Blue Sea is now streaming on Netflix.